In this episode, we spotlight emerging leaders in cognitive rehabilitation research at Kessler Foundation—Dr. Aubree Alexander, Dr. Silvana Lopes Costa, and their mentor, Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti. Together, they’re advancing innovative approaches to aging and neurorehabilitation, from home-based cognitive training to eye-tracking technologies that enhance independence. Supported by prestigious Hearst Fellowships, their work exemplifies how mentorship and discovery fuel the future of rehabilitation science.
Article Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome
04:42 - KF-PUPIL (Kessler Foundation-Play, Understand, Partner, Interact, and Learn)
04:54 - Gateway to learning
06:46 - A journey to discover
09:52 - Episode Wrap-Up
- Kessler Foundation Investigators:
Aubree Alexander, PhD
Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD
Silvana Lopes Costa, PhD
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- EXPLORE our research, Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research
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This podcast was recorded, produced, and edited by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer at Kessler Foundation in October 2025.
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